Meet Nancy Sharp — grounded by her morning coffee, inspired by good music, and supported by her family. She lives by the mantra: control what you can, confront what you can’t. From building teams and shaping culture to mentoring future leaders, Nancy brings energy, creativity, and intention into everything she does. Her journey from the hospitality floor to founding one of Chicago’s most respected organizations, Food For Thought, is proof that curiosity, patience, and purpose can pave the way to lasting success.

Meet Atomic Golf’s Sales Director, Kelci Balkcom — a woman whose journey reminds us that when you follow what excites you, it can lead to the most fulfilling career paths. From her early love for concerts and music festivals to a thriving career in sports entertainment, she’s proof that passion, patience, and perseverance truly pay off.

Discover how our Chicago Chapter Marketing Director transformed a creative spark into a career filled with purpose, passion, and personal growth.

Join us for a Feature Friday where we go “In Her Heels” with our President of the Chicago Chapter for Heels & Handshakes.

Anna Zuniga didn’t plan to be in events—but an internship changed everything. Now a top Catering Sales Consultant, she shares her journey, lessons learned, and what keeps her inspired in work and life.

Join us as we go “in Her Heels” with Board Member, Tina Adkins for the Las Vegas Chapter for Heels & Handshakes.

Renée Burwell, LCSW, MPA, CST, CSE is a nationally acclaimed psychotherapist and educator with specializations in sex therapy and trauma. Her practice, Pandora's Awakening, offers services and educational outreach that help destigmatize mental and sexual health services. She is a skilled facilitator offering trainings and workshops to healthcare and social services professionals on mental health, sexual health, and reproductive justice. In addition to her work with Pandora's Awakening and The Healing Ear Foundation, she is also the executive director of the Tennessee Alliance of Sexual Health, on the community board for Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi, an active member of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT), the Association of Black Sexologist and the Women of Color Sexual Health Network (WOCHN), and is a writer and educator for various mediums including Pure Romance, Bedroom Kandi and CNN.